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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.96, 13,534.88 and 3,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.96, 13,534.88 and 3,098.39 is: 4,648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.96 : 13,534.88 = 3,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.96/13,534.88 = 3,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.96x = 13,534.88 × 3,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.96x = 41,936,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,936,253.68/9,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.24

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